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If you need help with your ecommerce accounting, sales tax, inventory management, or other accounting related issues, let us know. |
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1. [READ] Tariff Margin Squeeze |
- 10–30% tariffs significantly reduce ecommerce profit margins, even for high-performing businesses.
- Low-margin sellers face losses; while medium performers drop to breakeven under 30% tariffs.
- Responses include raising prices, switching manufacturers, and cutting costs to preserve margin.
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- Not all cuts are smart. In this video, you'll learn how to trim expenses without hurting growth.
- Fulfillment cost benchmarks
- What to cut in marketing (and what not to)
- 2 quick tactics to boost margin fast
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3. [DOWNLOAD] Cost Cutting Quick Wins Checklist |
- Margins are tight. Don't waste time on cuts that don't move the needle. This checklist helps ecommerce sellers focus on what really matters.
- Inside, you’ll get four sections, each packed with practical steps and reflection questions to help you:
- Slash low-impact spend (like unused tools and underperforming ads)
- Uncover hidden cost creep (including packaging, fees, and software bloat)
- Optimize operations before cutting deep (payroll, products, and pricing)
- Evaluate key benchmarks to spot trouble early
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[READ] China tariff reduction drives uptick in Asia-to-US bookings |
- China bookings rising post-tariff pause, but no surge expected at Port of Los Angeles.
- April imports rose 5% YoY as shippers frontloaded ahead of tariff return; exports declined.
- May–July outlook uncertain; canceled sailings and weaker-than-normal future bookings reported.
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[WEBINAR] A Smart Approach to Cutting Costs |
- Margins are tight, but not every cost cut is smart. In this webinar, we’ll show you how to trim expenses without hurting growth.
- Ideal benchmarks check: See how your spending stacks up
- Strategic cuts: Where to trim ops and tools for fast wins
- Identify areas for improvement: Which costs to keep, which to cut
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[READ] How New SBA Loan Rules Are Making Small Business Deals Harder |
- Stricter SBA loan rules block partial seller ownership, foreign stakes, and easy equity rollovers.
- New requirements raise credit score minimums, tighten down payment rules, and extend seller loan standbys.
- Dealmakers warn the changes may backfire, risking fewer deals and less seller involvement.
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